The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), in collaboration with the Chula Vista Welfare Council, is organizing a district-wide canned food drive from October 21 through November 8. To help support needy families across Chula Vista, donation bins will be placed at participating schools and the district office located at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista. Non-perishable food items that are not in glass containers or in oversized cans will be accepted for donation.

Suggested Donation Items:

• Proteins: Peanut butter, chicken, tuna, spam, chili with meat, dried beans.
• Healthy Carbs: Mixed vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, soup, canned tomatoes, green beans.
• Fruits: Any canned fruit.
• Milk: Canned or powdered.
• Sauces: Tomato, pasta, gravy, broth.
• Pasta/Carbs: Bagged rice, pasta, mac and cheese, stuffing, rice mix, mashed potatoes, canned pasta, peas.

The Chula Vista Welfare Council is an all-volunteer group, that collaborates with CVESD schools annually for a canned food drive. With the food donated each year, their goal is to pack 500 boxes to serve Chula Vista families. The boxes are typically distributed prior to winter break to families who are referred by CVESD schools. For more information about this year’s canned food drive, contact the CVESD Communications Office at [email protected].